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Dental Hygienist Salary in Nashville, Tennessee

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$83,811/ year

Median Dental Hygienist in Nashville, TN

$50,799
10th
$61,950
25th
$83,811
Median
$105,000
75th
$128,100
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$83,811
Total compensation (est.)
$96,383
Bonus range
$2,950 – $12,000
Mean salary
$88,840

How This Compares

Nashville, TN median
$83,811
Tennessee median
$81,416+2.9%
National median
$79,820+5.0%

Cost of living in Nashville is 5% above the national average. Salary of $83,811 here is equivalent to $79,820 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$60,344-28.0%
3-5 years
$76,268-9.0%
6-10 years
$93,868+12.0%
10+ years
$115,659+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$73,754-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$83,811
Enterprise (5,000+)
$98,897+18.0%

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Dental Hygienist Salaries in Nearby Cities

Memphis, TN$64,654/yr
Knoxville, TN$79,820/yr
Chattanooga, TN$79,820/yr
Clarksville, TN$79,820/yr

Related Jobs in Nashville

Registered Nurse$85,281/yr
Nurse Practitioner$130,914/yr
Physician Assistant$132,311/yr
Physical Therapist$102,606/yr
Occupational Therapist$97,839/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$40/hr
Monthly gross$6,984/mo
25th percentile$61,950/yr
75th percentile$105,000/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Tennessee Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.6%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Dental Hygienist salary in Nashville?

The median Dental Hygienist salary in Nashville is $83,811 per year, with a range from $61,950 at the 25th percentile to $105,000 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Dental Hygienist pay in Nashville compare to the national average?

Dental Hygienist salaries in Nashville are 5% above the national median of $79,820. After adjusting for Nashville's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $79,820 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Dental Hygienist salaries in Nashville?

In Nashville, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Dental Hygienist roles start around $50,799, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $128,100 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Nashville a good place for Dental Hygienist jobs?

Nashville offers a Dental Hygienist median of $83,811, which is 5% above the US median of $79,820. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Nashville is 5% more expensive than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Dental Hygienist salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Dental Hygienist in Nashville is $105,000, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.